Often times we think we are being ‘good’ when we can go a long period of time without eating. But there are a few issues with taking this approach to better health. Learn why healthy snacks during the day will guide you to a healthier you.

Eating healthy in public can be difficult when people aren't on the same page. Especially at work meetings. Here's a scenario that many people find themselves in at work, and I'm interested to see how everyone handles such a situation.

The recommended daily goal is 10,000 steps. But that can be a challenge to hit every single day. The My Heart Challenge: Play at Home contestants shared what they do to try and increase their daily steps total. What ideas can you implement that work for you?

The 2014 My Heart Challenge: Play at Home Edition has reached week eight, and one of the 25 contestants has seen some real benefits from participating in the nearly completed two-month challenge. Read about Jeremy's decision to stop drinking soda pop and the ways that simple change has impacted his health.

Challenges are part of life. But the rewarding part is to turn those challenges into successes. That is exactly what one of the 15 My Heart Challenge firefighters has done as she prepares for the final week of the Challenge. Read about her experience in turning challenges into successes.

Many people manage their disease with medication, diet, and exercise alone, but sometimes surgery for heart disease is necessary. If heart surgery is in your future, you can prepare a bit with lifestyle changes.

February is National Heart Health month, and it’s alarming to know that one in three – or over 79,000,000 – American adults have cardiovascular disease (CVD). Fortunately, you have the power to protect and improve your heart health through your lifestyle choices.

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